Bevan v. Garrett

This is an action for damages arising from a false statement allegedly made by defendant about plaintiff, who was then a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Jackson County. The complaint alleged two causes of action: one as an action under ORS 260.532 relating to false statements about candidates for public office and the second as an action for common law defamation. Plaintiff appeals from the granting of defendant’s motion for a summary judgment. We affirm.

Defendant was the Administrator of the Oregon State Board of Accountancy. Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that:

"On or about October…